Biomedical electronics involves the application of electronic circuits and technologies for treating medical conditions, monitoring health problems and improving the quality of life for patients.
Major advances have occurred which have led to highly sophisticated medical devices, e.g.:
Medical implants (cardiac defibrillators, pacemakers, deep brain neuro-stimulators, gastric stimulators, cochlear implants & insulin pumps).
Medical monitors (ECG, EEG, & blood pressure);
Diagnostic equipment (ultrasound, MRI, PET, CT, & X-ray);
Life support (ventilators, incubators, anaesthetic machines);
Surgical equipment (endoscopy & electrosurgical).
Course Structure
A blended mix of theory classes, practical experiments and laboratory sessions combined with project-based learning (PBL) elements (hands-on) with medical device equipment and software tools.
Is this course for you?
Learn electronic circuit design, & analysis techniques for medical devices,
Master problem solving and critical thinking,
Knowledge of treatment methods of medical conditions & disorders,
Develop practical abilities in prototyping, design, & teamwork skills.
If you want to work in a high-tech industry that is advancing medical devices for state-of-the-art healthcare, then this is the course for you.
What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
Excellent career prospects exist for graduates within the medical devices sector in Ireland and abroad:
The global medical devices market in 2020 was valued at ‚¬390 billion,
Ireland is one of Europe's largest MedTech hotspots, which is home to 300+ companies that employ over 32,000 people, which is the highest number of MedTech personnel per capita in Europe,
Exports of medical devices and diagnostic products now represent 8% of Ireland's total merchandise exports, which is worth ‚¬12.6 billion in exports annually,
MedTech companies require a continuous supply of graduates with electronic engineering skills and domain knowledge of the medical devices sector.
Employment roles include:
Research and development (R&D),
Design of electronic circuits and systems for medical technologies,
Advanced manufacturing processes,
Specialist rehabilitation engineering,
Wearable and connected health products,
Clinical medicine & pharmaceutical products,
Engineering consultancy on biomedical technologies.
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سبتمبر 2024
South East Technological University
SETU Carlow Campus,
Kilkenny Road,
Carlow,
Republic of Ireland
Year 1 entry:
Candidates for year 1 entry to our Bachelor Degree programmes must hold a high school completion certificate that comes in at level 5 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. All candidates must have completed 12 years of full-time education prior to applying for entry to SETU Carlow. All subjects on the High School Completion Certificate must be successfully passed, with good grades.
Advanced Entry:
SETU Carlow welcomes applications from students who have completed some studies at higher level at other institutions and who wish to transfer onto a Bachelor degree programme at SETU Carlow.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 5.5 IELTS(minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
TOEFL Internet Based test (iBT): 70 (min score of 15 in each component)
TOEFL – Computer Based Test: 196 (min score of 15 in each component)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C
Duolingo English Test (DET): 90
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP): B2+
GCE O-Level English: Grade C
GCSE English: Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 50
Test of Interactive English (TIE): B2+
TOEFL Paper Based Test: 550
TOEIC: 605
Irish Leaving Certificate: Ordinary Level O6
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